Debbie Allen is a renowned dancer, choreographer, and actress born on January 16, 1950 in Houston, TX. She is best known for her work on the 1982 series Fame, where she played the role of Lydia Grant and served as principal choreographer. She is also known for her role as Catherine Avery on Grey's Anatomy.Debbie Allen is a member of TV Actress
Age, Biography and Wiki
Net worth: $3 million
About
Dancer, Choreographer, and Actress known for her work on the 1982 series Fame, in which she both played Lydia Grant and served as principal Choreographer. She's also played Catherine Avery on Grey's Anatomy.
Before Fame
She attended Howard University before making her Broadway debut in Purlie with a role in the chorus. She first assumed the role of Fame's Lydia Grant in the 1980 movie of the same name.
Trivia
She's also worked as a Director on shows like Army Wives and Family Ties and has been a guest judge on So You Think You Can Dance. She's worked as a Choreographer for the Academy Awards.
Family Life
She married Norm Nixon in 1984, and the couple had a daughter and son. Phylicia Rashad is her older sister.
Associated With
She became a member of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities when she was appointed by President George W. Bush in 2001.
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